The Roundup: You Won’t Miss the US Open and Sheffield is a Nut
Uncategorized June 4th. 2007, 10:50am
The only reason it’s Paris Hilton is because she went to jail this morning. Not sure what magazines our readers subscribe to, but we absolutely must recommend the New Yorker. The magazine finds compelling stories and turns them into must-reads. Things you’d never dreamed of caring about suddenly interest you. Spiders, Laos, bird-watching, shit like that. Here’s a feature on a graffiti artist named Banksy. He’s big in Europe and slowly spreading to the US. Once, he came up with this sign that for some reason, we really, really enjoy: ‘I Don’t Believe in Anything, I’m Just Here for the Violence.’ Cool.
There’s no way you’ll miss the US Open in two weeks – it’ll be televised on many different channels, including Sci-Fi and Bravo. (USA Today)
Nice that these sporting events occurred prior to the modern ESPN era. (Joe Sports fan)
Gary Sheffield is certainly pushing Barry Bonds for the esteemed honor of biggest douchebag in MLB. (The Pinetar Rag)
Not sure who’s hip to this bare-knuckles fighter named Kimbo yet, but this cat is a beast. Dude’s an animal. The obvious question is what these people were paid to fight him. Riveting, yet scary. (Youtube)
A hilarious look at next weekend’s Yankees-Pirates series, in which Roger Clemens will make a start. Payroll: Yankees $195 million, Pittsburgh $38 million. (Mondesi’s House)
Thuggish Chris Pronger will miss Game 4 of the NHL Finals for a cheapshot he delivered to Dean McAmmond. (Behind the Jersey)
TJ Simers hammers Kobe. Great read. (LA Times)
A commencement speech based on sports movies. Pretty neat. (Page 2)
Former Colts QB throws a high-school graduation party for his kid, cops bust everyone for drinking. (Deadspin)
Oakland’s Jerry Porter wanted to switch his jersey number, but it would have cost him $210,000. (Mercury News)
We talked about the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA draft Friday, and here’s the mediocre history the franchise has had picking players. (Wisconsin Sports Blogs)
The top high school baseball player attends a school that has seen its share of major leaguers. (Simon on Sports)
They’ve got the man who killed Xavier McDaniel’s son. (You Been Blinded)
We can’t wait to see this chick in Transformers. (GQ)
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June 4th, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Kimbo Slice.
That shit was going around the web last year. Friggin animal.
Go Buccos!
June 4th, 2007 at 12:49 PM
Seriously what is wrong with Sheffield, someone get that guy a muzzle…
June 4th, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Who was Trudeau throwing the party for? I didn’t see any kid on the blotter with the surname Trudeau.
June 4th, 2007 at 1:01 PM
If you like the Banksy article you should check out the Splasher aritcle in NY Mag titled “The Vandalism Vandal”.
June 4th, 2007 at 1:02 PM
“Who was Trudeau throwing the party for?”
Mark Chmura.
June 4th, 2007 at 1:17 PM
Xavier McDaniel Jr. is NOT related to the former NBA player. I know its odd that they share the same odd name but it is not his son.
June 4th, 2007 at 1:35 PM
The New Yorker you say? Never heard of it.
Let me know when they do a write-up on Borf.
June 4th, 2007 at 2:14 PM
Kimbo destroys people. The whole thing is disturbing to watch but you can’t help it. The people he fights must be getting paid the big bucks, no other reason to get in there and get demolished.
June 4th, 2007 at 3:41 PM
There’s a great coffee table book of Banksy’s work. He’s done some really incredible, clever stuff – it’s worth taking a look at it if you are bored.
June 4th, 2007 at 5:16 PM
Kimbo ain’t that tight. He got beat by Sean whatever who couldn’t last in the UFC. He fights scrubs.
June 4th, 2007 at 7:16 PM
I get the feeling I’m in the minority on this……but I didn’t think Pronger’s hit was THAT bad. yeah it was an elbow to the head….but I’m not sure it deserved much more than a 2:00 minor. 5:00 major tops, and definitely not a suspension.
June 4th, 2007 at 9:38 PM
Paris Hilton is fucking gorgeous.
June 4th, 2007 at 10:18 PM
I’m sure the gals in cell block 8 agree with you about Paris, too, Jay TMH. I’m sure she’s picking a nice pink jumpsuit to go with the nails. Simon-Sheffield had better not travel to Latin America because they’re going to be waiting to show him who’s a pushover. Of all ethnic groups, Latins are not pushovers!